Sonja Lyubomirsky

What Sonja Lyubomirsky has said on podcasts

27 statements

1. on Happiness interventionsPositiveJun 25, 2026· Modern Wisdom

   Effective happiness interventions increase feelings of connection and being loved.

   “The reason they worked is because they made us feel more connected to and loved by others.”

   Listen at 0:42

   Open the episode · Why You Don’t Feel Loved (even when you are) - Sonja Lyubomirsky - #1115
2. on Self-improvement for feeling lovedNegativeJun 25, 2026· Modern Wisdom

   Becoming richer, famous, or more beautiful does not make people feel more loved.

   “I need to make myself more lovable. Like, I need to sort of somehow broadcast how wonderful I am, or maybe I need to get richer or more famous or more beautiful so people would love me more. That's the part that's a myth. And it does not actually get you to feel more loved.”

   Listen at 3:14

   Open the episode · Why You Don’t Feel Loved (even when you are) - Sonja Lyubomirsky - #1115
3. on Feeling lovedPositiveJun 25, 2026· Modern Wisdom

   Feeling known is central to feeling loved.

   “I believe that really the key to feeling loved is being known.”

   Listen at 4:54

   Open the episode · Why You Don’t Feel Loved (even when you are) - Sonja Lyubomirsky - #1115

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• Aug 17, 2026Projection and mismatched signals reshape romantic relationshipsHidden BrainAug 17, 2026Guest
• Jun 25, 2026Psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky explains why seeking admiration prevents us from feeling lovedModern WisdomJun 25, 2026Guest

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